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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.48, 739.01 and 325.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.48, 739.01 and 325.61 is: 449.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.48 : 739.01 = 325.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.48/739.01 = 325.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.48x = 739.01 × 325.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.48x = 240,625.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,625.35/535.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.37

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